ARC Flex FreeStation 5: OpenWrt Compatibility Report
The ARC Flex FreeStation 5 was supported by OpenWrt from 12.09 on the ramips/rt305x target, but its last supported release has reached end of life. Its WiFi 4 (N) wireless on the rt2800pci driver rates fair for open-source driver support (0.50/1.0), installation is rated easy, and we have no current US retail listing for it.
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Where to buy
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Specifications
| SoC | Ralink RT3050F |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1 core @ 320 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| USB | 2x 2.0 |
| WiFi generation | WiFi 4 (N) |
| Radios | 2.4GHz: b/g/n · 5GHz: a/n |
| WLAN hardware | Ralink RT3050F, Ralink RT3572L via non-standard USB 2.0 |
| WLAN driver | rt2800pci, rt2800usb |
| OpenWrt target | ramips / rt305x |
| Package architecture | mipsel_24kc |
| Current release | EOL |
| Supported since | 12.09 |
| Install method | GUI OEM |
| Install difficulty | easy |
| Power supply | 24 VDC, 0.7A, non-standard 24V PoE |
| Device type | Home router |
| Estimated throughput | 40 Mbps |
| Availability | available |
Installing OpenWrt on the FreeStation 5
Installation on this device is rated easy. You can flash it from the stock web interface without opening the case or using a serial cable. Documented methods: GUI OEM.
For stock firmware > 1.2 the OpenWrt firmware must end in .img before it can be flashed.
Official OpenWrt device page for the FreeStation 5
Flashing third-party firmware can brick a router and usually voids the warranty. Always check that the firmware image matches your exact hardware version.
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